Malicious Mayhem: Top Malware Stories of 2024 Unleashed!

Dive into the latest Security Affairs Malware Newsletter for a whirlwind tour of global malware escapades. From SmokeLoader’s Taiwan invasion to Meeten’s cross-platform crypto wallet heist, it’s a digital drama you can’t miss. Quack now, pay later!

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Hot Take:

Well, folks, it looks like the malware world is throwing a party, and everyone’s invited! From Taiwan to Turkey, hackers are rolling out the red carpet with malware so sophisticated, it’s like they’re trying to win an Oscar. We’ve got everything from cryptominers to bootkits and a whole lot of acronyms (UEFI, RAT, MaaS), each one spicier than the last. Move over Hollywood, because the real drama is happening in our hard drives!

Key Points:

  • SmokeLoader, a notorious malware, has set its sights on companies in Taiwan.
  • LogoFAIL reveals the first UEFI bootkit for Linux, dubbed Bootkitty.
  • The Horns&Hooves campaign is delivering dual threats: NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT.
  • DroidBot shines a light on a Turkish MaaS fraud operation.
  • RevC2, Venom Loader, and Ultralytics AI model hijacking are the latest malware buzzwords.

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